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Inflections of 'scruple' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

scruples: v 3rd person singular

scrupling: v pres p

scrupled: v past

scrupled: v past p

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Synonyms:

compunction, qualm, uneasiness, doubt , reservation , demur

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